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Jeff Demps Choosing Track Over Football?
Posted on 7/17/11 at 11:41 am
Posted on 7/17/11 at 11:41 am
Found this tweet from Dan Hicken.
Can any Florida fans shed light on this?? Big loss of a playmaker if this is true. I didn't find anything on the search so sorry if Germans.
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Dan Hicken on Twitter: "Jeff Demps rumored to be perhaps leaving UF football....might stick to track and field...never was scheduled to go to B'ham for SEC media."
Can any Florida fans shed light on this?? Big loss of a playmaker if this is true. I didn't find anything on the search so sorry if Germans.
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Posted on 7/17/11 at 11:57 am to nickhole5
not much light to shed. this has been rumored even before Meyer left. the coaching/offensive changes may have made his decision easier.
Posted on 7/17/11 at 11:59 am to nickhole5
Idk how much he could contribute now anyway
Posted on 7/17/11 at 12:04 pm to nickhole5
Anyone know the Money/Scholarship situation associated with this?
track he won't get a Full Ride, but football he does.
So seeing as he leaves is he still on a football scholarship? Or is there something with Nike Or one of the other Track Sponsors (sorry don't follow track) are throwing a lot of money at him?
track he won't get a Full Ride, but football he does.
So seeing as he leaves is he still on a football scholarship? Or is there something with Nike Or one of the other Track Sponsors (sorry don't follow track) are throwing a lot of money at him?
Posted on 7/17/11 at 12:09 pm to I Bleed Garnet
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Or is there something with Nike Or one of the other Track Sponsors (sorry don't follow track) are throwing a lot of money at him?
Can't take that and run track at Florida
Posted on 7/17/11 at 12:14 pm to schlow mo
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Can't take that and run track at Florida
I meant after he runs track at Florida.
He's not a top 3 round pick in the NFL
Posted on 7/17/11 at 12:17 pm to I Bleed Garnet
Yeah, he will run track for a living not play football
If I were him I would have already stopped playing football, he is risking his career by playing
If I were him I would have already stopped playing football, he is risking his career by playing
Posted on 7/17/11 at 12:28 pm to schlow mo
Well he's still going to class....I'd be surprised if he didn't play ball this fall.
If I were him, I'd be focusing on next summer though
If I were him, I'd be focusing on next summer though
Posted on 7/17/11 at 12:36 pm to UFownstSECsince1950
Of course, if this was a Bama player, all we'd here is, "Processed!" or "The Drive for 85!".
Posted on 7/17/11 at 12:56 pm to SoFla Tideroller
Nah, you don't process an athlete like Jeff Demps. You curse under your breathe that he left you for Track
Posted on 7/17/11 at 1:06 pm to SoFla Tideroller
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Of course, if this was a Bama player, all we'd here is, "Processed!" or "The Drive for 85!".
Considering a loss of Demps would put us at 69 or 70(?) scholarship players, our "Drive for 85" has quite a different meaning.
Seems to be 50/50 if he continues with the football team. I believe he has another big meet or two this summer. If his times are "Olympic", look for him to quit football.
Posted on 7/17/11 at 1:23 pm to gatorhead1013
Demps would be a fairly substantial loss for Florida. Word is about 50/50 right now from all available online sources.
He'd be good for about 500-600 total yards and 4-5 TD's this year. Now, he'll have to be replaced on the depth chart by Mike Gilislee, who has never had starters carries, or Mack Brown, who has been injured a lot in his career.
Trey Burton might get a legit look at RB if Demps leaves.
He'd be good for about 500-600 total yards and 4-5 TD's this year. Now, he'll have to be replaced on the depth chart by Mike Gilislee, who has never had starters carries, or Mack Brown, who has been injured a lot in his career.
Trey Burton might get a legit look at RB if Demps leaves.
Posted on 7/17/11 at 1:24 pm to nickhole5
Boom! That'd be awesome.
Posted on 7/17/11 at 1:29 pm to slayerxing
Heard Burton was a FB now. Is the FB used in regular formations under Weis and would Burton be the starter? Sorry for breaking topic.
Posted on 7/17/11 at 1:37 pm to CrimsonChin
Yes and from what I've heard he may even play some tailback with UF's lack of depth at the position.
Posted on 7/17/11 at 2:34 pm to dawgdayafternoon
He could probably go pro in track right? Sounds like that is where his future is and it sucks but football is a very risky sport.
Posted on 7/17/11 at 3:12 pm to schlow mo
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Or is there something with Nike Or one of the other Track Sponsors (sorry don't follow track) are throwing a lot of money at him?
Can't take that and run track at Florida
Track is funny about how that works. It doesn't follow the same rules.
The big names would get their appearance money for the big meets and it would go into a trust. From there they could use a certain amount for living expenses.
It;s changed a little but the only reason I know about this is a couple of dealings I had with some track stars.
One was with Hollis Conway when he was attending USL. That was at the time he won medals at the Olympics and World Championships.
Posted on 7/17/11 at 5:06 pm to flbeachtiger
haha, and to think Phil Steele put this bozo the clown ahead of Dyer
Posted on 7/17/11 at 6:49 pm to gatorhead1013
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If his times are "Olympic", look for him to quit football.
One of Texas' top receivers (Marquise Goodwin) isn't playing this year as he may qualify for the Olympics in track (his sport is long jump).
If Demps can qualify to compete for
more power to him.Posted on 7/17/11 at 6:55 pm to AuburnCPA
Demps >>>>>>>> Dyer
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